NCT01644851

Cognitive Training for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Effects on Cognitive, Emotional, and Brain Function

Cognitive Training for PTSD: Effects on Cognitive, Emotional, and Brain Function

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Missouri, Kansas City · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the effects of computer-based training in executive functioning compared to word games on cognitive and emotional aspects of combat-related PTSD.

Detailed description

Many posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients either choose not to complete or do not achieve optimal response to current first-line behavioral and pharmacologic treatments. Neurocognitive research points to the potential of novel treatments targeting dorsal prefrontal function and inhibition, attention, and working memory processes. This study investigates effects of computer-based training in executive functions compared to word games on cognitive and emotional aspects of combat-related PTSD. Paper-and-pencil questionnaires, interviews, computer-administered testing, and magnetic resonance imaging will be complete before and after the intervention. Results from this pilot study will provide information concerning feasibility and treatment potential of cognitive training for PTSD.

Conditions

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Executive function training	Computer-based training in executive functions, administered via www.lumosity.com website.

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-07-01
• Primary completion: 2015-07-01
• Completion: 2015-07-01
• First posted: 2012-07-19
• Last updated: 2014-12-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States